Draw Near: The little book for color and wonder

I’m so excited to share something new with you: my brand-new coloring book, Draw Near: the little book for color and wonder.

This isn’t just a coloring book. It’s an invitation to slow down, to notice, to play, and to wonder. Inside you’ll find over 50 hand-drawn illustrations paired with gentle wondering questions. As you color, you’ll be invited to pause and reflect, letting the simple act of coloring become a practice of contemplative play.

Contemplative play is what happens when we let ordinary moments—like picking up a crayon, pencil, or marker—become space for quiet reflection and openness. It’s not about creating a perfect finished page. It’s about showing up with curiosity, being present, and letting yourself wonder.

Some of the illustrations trace the seasons of the year. Others are small and simple shapes, easy to fill with color. All of them are paired with questions that create space for noticing—questions like:

• Where did you see beauty today?

• What are you longing for right now?

• What feels like home to you?

My hope is that Draw Near becomes a companion you can return to again and again, on quiet mornings, in waiting rooms, on a Sabbath afternoon, or whenever you need a moment to rest, breathe, and be. It’s small enough to carry with you everywhere and the illustrations are simple enough to hand to a child, if they need a small project.

✨ You can find Draw Near: the little book for color and wonder in my Etsy shop here: PaperArtWhimsies.

I’d love to know how you use it, whether you color alone, with a child, or with a friend. However you choose to use it, I hope it helps you slow down and draw near.